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LEOPOLD STRONGER, BUT STILL IN DANGER; King of the Belgians Rallies After Serious Operation, But Complications Are Feared. SIGNS NEW MILITARY LAW Shows Much Joy When He Comes Out from Anaesthetic -- Daughters May Not See Him.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 14. -- King Leopold today underwent a most serious operation and astounded the attending surgeons by the manner in which he withstood it. His remarkable recuperative powers manifested themselves directly he regained consciousness, and the optimistic spirit which he has shown through the course of his illness returned.

December 15, 1909

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